About Ancient History
Ancient History at Cardiff comprises the study of the Greek and Roman worlds from the Bronze Age through to the early Medieval period. Our teaching and research interests encompass both political and social history, and overlap those of colleagues in Archaeology and Medieval History; particular research areas include gender and sexuality, warfare, religion and the interpretation of epigraphic, artistic and archaeological evidence.
As part of the Cardiff School of History and Archaeology we are able to offer a range of undergraduate degrees in Ancient History, Ancient History and Archaeology, and Ancient and Medieval History.
For postgraduates, we offer MA courses in Ancient History and in the History and Archaeology of the Greek and Roman World, as well as research supervision in a variety of areas for the MPhil or PhD; a number of postgraduate studentships are available.
Courses are taught by nine staff in Ancient History, and several in Archaeology and Medieval History; we also collaborate with staff in the School of Religious and Theological Studies through the Centre for Late Antique Religion and Culture (CLARC). In addition, we form part of the University of Wales Institute of Classics and Ancient History (UWICAH), which brings together all the classical scholars in Wales to extend the scope of our postgraduate teaching and research.
Among the other activities organised by the Ancient History section are a varied programme of conferences and seminars (see News & Events); a lively student Ancient History Society and the Cardiff and District branch of the Classical Association; a biennial study tour of Rome (most recently in September 2007); and annual UWICAH colloquia for staff and students at Gregynog Hall, a country house in central Wales.
